Getting help

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Getting help

Date4/14/1987

Names

Loek, Dick (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Alternate Title

Getting help
Getting help: Volunteers Arthur and Edith Coates demonstrate how the Lifeline works to Betty Harshman, right. The program is designed to help elderly and medically-at-risk persons to continue to live in their own home by giving them access to St. Joseph's Health Centre and help at the push of a button. It is planned to start May 1.

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Original Toronto Star caption: Getting help: Volunteers Arthur and Edith Coates demonstrate how the Lifeline works to Betty Harshman, right. The program is designed to help elderly and medically-at-risk persons to continue to live in their own home by giving them access to St. Joseph's Health Centre and help at the push of a button. It is planned to start May 1.

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English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0025625F

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